For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,643 students in the neighborhood of Hethwood Prices Fork, Blacksburg, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Hethwood Prices Fork are Blacksburg High School and Kipps Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hethwood Prices Fork, Blacksburg, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hethwood Prices Fork, Blacksburg, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blacksburg High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Bruin Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5706
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5706
Gr: 9-12 | 1,325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Kipps Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5760
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5760
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hethwood Prices Fork, Blacksburg, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hethwood Prices Fork, Blacksburg, VA include Blacksburg High School and Kipps Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hethwood Prices Fork, Blacksburg?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hethwood Prices Fork, Blacksburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hethwood Prices Fork, Blacksburg?
the neighborhood of Hethwood Prices Fork, Blacksburg public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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